Thika is a Sub-County in Kiambu County, approximately 40 km northeast of Nairobi. The sub-county’s administrative headquarters, Thika Town, uses the postal code 01000, the primary code for the region. Its postal codes fall within the range 01000–01016.
Thika at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Kiambu |
| Geographic Location | 40 km northeast of Nairobi, bordering Juja and Gatundu Sub-Counties |
| Total Area (sq km) | 201.3 |
| Population (latest census) | 279,429 (2019 Census) |
| Number of Wards | 5 (Verified: Township, Kamenu, Ngoliba, Gatuanyaga) |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 (Thika Town Constituency) |
Administrative Structure
Thika Sub-County operates under a devolved governance framework, with an appointed Sub-County Administrator overseeing daily operations. It collaborates with the Kiambu County Government on healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
The sub-county is divided into four wards, each represented by a Member of County Assembly (MCA) as follows:
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Thika Constituency |
| Wards | Township |
| Kamenu | |
| Ngoliba | |
| Gatuanyaga | |
Complete Thika Postal Code List
Below are the verified postal codes for Thika:
| Ward/Town/Area | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thika Town | 01000 | Post Office/Headquarters |
| Madaraka | 01002 | Residential/Commercial |
| Ndithini | 01016 | Residential/Agricultural |
| Kamenu | 01000 | Residential |
| Ngoliba | 01000 | Agricultural |
| Gatuanyaga | 01000 | Residential |
| Landless | 01000 | Residential |